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Concussion – Symptoms and Treatments

Signs and Symptoms of a Concussion

A concussion is considered the same thing as a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). You don’t have to experience a blow to the head to get a concussion: A concussion may happen whenever you receive a hit, shake, or jolt to the head. For example, if your car stops suddenly, your brain might be jarred enough to hit your skull. If it does, that jostling could lead to concussion symptoms. If you Experience any of the symptoms of a concussion stated below.

  • Headache [1]. (This is the most common symptom.)
  • Nausea [2] or vomiting.
  • Confusion.
  • Temporary loss of consciousness.
  • Balance problems/dizziness/lightheadedness.
  • Double or blurry vision [3].
  • Ringing in the ears.
  • Sensitivity to light and noise.
  • Feeling tired or drowsy.
  • Changes in sleep patterns (sleeping much more or less than usual or can’t sleep).
  • Trouble understanding and/or concentrating.
  • Depression or sadness.
  • Being irritable, nervous, and anxious.
  • Feelings of being “just not right” or in a “fog.”
  • Difficulty paying attention, forgetful, memory loss.

Concussions in children can be difficult to diagnose because they can’t say how they feel. You can look out for these signs of concussion in children:

  • Bumps on the head.
  • Vomiting [4].
  • Being irritable, cranky.
  • Will not eat or nurse.
  • Change in sleep pattern, sleepy at unusual times.
  • More fussy than usual, won’t stop crying despite being comforted.
  • Blank stare.